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Sunscreen

Sunscreen is one of the most effective and most popular ways of reducing cancer-causing damage to the skin. It prevents melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, solar keratoses and has been proven to improve the appearance of ageing skin. All Australians should consider using sunscreen when spending time outdoors at any time when the UV index is 3 or higher.

There’s no single “best” sunscreen for everyone in all situations, and formulations change regularly. At the time of writing (Summer 2017-2018) we recommend Cetaphil Sun Kids, which provides the highest possible protection in a low-irritant, long-lasting and reasonably-priced product.

Every summer, we hear about people who use sunscreen and get sunburnt. Are spray-on sunscreens defective or misleadingly-labelled, or are we not using them properly? It's important to understand what SPF really means to your skin, and how much spray-on sunscreen needs to be applied.

Do toddlers and babies really need their own sunscreen? And more importantly, at what age is it actually safe to use sunscreen on babies? This article from Choice discusses the benefits and risks of sunscreens in very young age groups.